NASM Group Fitness Instructor EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
- Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The instructor says, "Good morning
everyone! Welcome to HIIT! I hope you're all ready for some serious
hard work!"
Which of the following are sensory receptors responsible for sensing
position in body tissues and are located in muscles, tendons,
ligaments, and joint capsules of the human body? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Mechanoreceptors
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best
recommendation for this participant? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWERS Plyometric
When an instructor creates a new workout for a specific class, they
should define the class objectives by considering which of the
following first? - CORRECT ANSWERS Title and descripton
Which statement best describes the differences between pre-
choreographed, predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Pre-choreographed specifies the exact
moves and music to be used; predesigned provides direction and a
,class template; freestyle is based on the instructor's personal
preferences.
One of the most consistent findings with regard to exercise behavior
is the positive relationship between self-confidence and which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWERS Adherence
Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - CORRECT
ANSWERS It prevents backflow or spillage of blood back into
the chambers.
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults
with light loads and low volume? - CORRECT ANSWERS To
optimize movement
What is biomechanics the study of? - CORRECT ANSWERS
How forces affect a living body
Which teaching method consists of designing, developing, and
delivering movement to group fitness participants based on the Group
Fitness Instructor's own personal preferences, skill set, and knowledge
of exercise selection? - CORRECT ANSWERS Freestyle
During your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the
exercises. Which of the following would be the most appropriate
, course of action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Show options for
body weight exercises.
Which of the following is a best practice for periodically
implementing variety in a class? - CORRECT ANSWERS Add
a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography block.
Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - CORRECT
ANSWERS They represent the way a learner prefers to learn.
When space becomes an issue, what is the most important factor for
an instructor to consider? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ability to
execute exercises
Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air
Quality Index) is higher than which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 150
What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat
on a BOSU ball? - CORRECT ANSWERS Single-leg squat on
the floor
Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other
cardiorespiratory formats too technical? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lack of complex choreography
Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - CORRECT
ANSWERS There is an audible build up every 32 counts
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
- Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The instructor says, "Good morning
everyone! Welcome to HIIT! I hope you're all ready for some serious
hard work!"
Which of the following are sensory receptors responsible for sensing
position in body tissues and are located in muscles, tendons,
ligaments, and joint capsules of the human body? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Mechanoreceptors
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best
recommendation for this participant? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWERS Plyometric
When an instructor creates a new workout for a specific class, they
should define the class objectives by considering which of the
following first? - CORRECT ANSWERS Title and descripton
Which statement best describes the differences between pre-
choreographed, predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Pre-choreographed specifies the exact
moves and music to be used; predesigned provides direction and a
,class template; freestyle is based on the instructor's personal
preferences.
One of the most consistent findings with regard to exercise behavior
is the positive relationship between self-confidence and which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWERS Adherence
Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - CORRECT
ANSWERS It prevents backflow or spillage of blood back into
the chambers.
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults
with light loads and low volume? - CORRECT ANSWERS To
optimize movement
What is biomechanics the study of? - CORRECT ANSWERS
How forces affect a living body
Which teaching method consists of designing, developing, and
delivering movement to group fitness participants based on the Group
Fitness Instructor's own personal preferences, skill set, and knowledge
of exercise selection? - CORRECT ANSWERS Freestyle
During your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the
exercises. Which of the following would be the most appropriate
, course of action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Show options for
body weight exercises.
Which of the following is a best practice for periodically
implementing variety in a class? - CORRECT ANSWERS Add
a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography block.
Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - CORRECT
ANSWERS They represent the way a learner prefers to learn.
When space becomes an issue, what is the most important factor for
an instructor to consider? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ability to
execute exercises
Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air
Quality Index) is higher than which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 150
What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat
on a BOSU ball? - CORRECT ANSWERS Single-leg squat on
the floor
Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other
cardiorespiratory formats too technical? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lack of complex choreography
Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - CORRECT
ANSWERS There is an audible build up every 32 counts
